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It’s a Beautiful Day in Iowa… Get Out and Ride!

Friday, May 18, 2012

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What a beautiful day in Iowa! We hope you take advantage of this great day and get out and ride. The more training miles you get for RAGBRAI, the more you'll enjoy that last week in July!

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #5: The Legal RIGHT

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Veteran RAGBRAI riders understand the roads used by RAGBRAI are not closed to other vehicles. You will occasionally see bikes, cars, and even large trucks on the route in either direction of travel. Often new riders think they have both sides of the road for their use and that simply is untrue. You have to follow the rules of the road on RAGBRAI for your own safety.

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #4: The RIGHT Riding

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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The most fun on RAGBRAI comes from the people. You can ride across Iowa whenever you want, but only during one week, can you ride with 10,000 friends. Keep in mind that 30% of the riders are new and have never ridden in a crowd this large before. There are a few key tips to avoid crashes, like do the RIGHT riding.

Iowa Goes By Bicycle Challenge Becomes a Part of the National Bicycle Challenge

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is merging the popular Iowa Goes By Bicycle Challenge with the newly created National Bicycle Challenge to encourage more people to ride bicycles. The Iowa Challenge will be given new online tools allowing more competition between individuals, workplaces, communities, and states.

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #3: The RIGHT Communication

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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Let’s just talk about it! Have you ever been on a group ride when someone in front stops abruptly and makes you slam on your brakes? I have. If there was only someway to let everyone else know that a rider wanted to stop or slow down? I know, communication!

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #2: The RIGHT Gear

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Almost all RAGBRAI riders will agree that a helmet is an essential piece of equipment that every rider needs. A helmet will protect your brain if you are involved in a crash.

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #1: The RIGHT Stuff

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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If you have committed to riding RAGBRAI this year, it all starts with Tip #1, the RIGHT stuff. And when I say stuff, I mean bicycle. Every RAGBRAI veteran knows having a smooth running, well-serviced bicycle can mean the difference between an enjoyable or not very enjoyable RAGBRAI.

Iowa Bikeways Guide Photo Contest

Thursday, March 1, 2012

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Do you have great bicycling photos? Enter them into the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s 2012 Cover Contest! We are looking for beautiful, funny, or nostalgic images of you, your friends and your bikes to put on our cover of this years Iowa Bikeways Guide.

RAGBRAI Route Party Raises Record Funding for Iowa Bicycle Coalition

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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The RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party has set a new record for fundraising with $77,000 of funding generated for the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, a non profit bicycle advocacy organization. Over 900 people attended the party that annually kicks off RAGBRAI with an announcement of the overnight host communities.

Economic Study Shows Bicycling Generates $364.8 Million Annually for Iowa

Thursday, January 26, 2012

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The Iowa Bicycle Coalition releases a study that cites the economic impact of recreational cyclists’ spending to generate $364.8 million in direct and indirect impacts to the State of Iowa. This is equivalent to $1 million per day spent for cycling.

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RAGBRAI®, The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state.

RAGBRAI will celebrate 40 years of riding in 2012 and is the oldest, largest and longest touring bicycle ride in the world. Des Moines Register Media has been the title sponsor of RAGBRAI since 1973.

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